如何选择小提琴老师 / 如何知道自己是否选对了一个小提琴老师

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How To Choose a Good New Teacher

Ask the following questions and record points for answers in the blanks provided. There are 14 points possible. If your prospective teacher scores 10 or better, they are probably very good. (Note: This system applies to teachers of beginning violin students. Critiquing teachers of advanced students is a lot more complicated.)

_____ Do they have a waiting list? (This doesn’t guarantee anything, but it’s a good sign.) Yes = 1 point

_____ Are they a successful performer? (Not required, but a good indicator.) Yes = 1 point

_____ What groups do they play with? Are the groups professional? Yes = 1 point

_____ Have you heard the teacher play? (zero points here, because a novice may be impressed by not so great playing)

_____ Have you heard any of their students play? (This is important because great players aren’t guaranteed to be great teachers.) Were they good as far as you could tell? Yes = 1 point

_____ Do you know anyone who has studied with them? Ask them for references.

_____ Do they hold recitals? (Students need chances to perform. It motivates and teaches students skills they won’t get otherwise.) Yes = 2 points

_____ Do they belong to any musical organizations such as the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), the Suzuki Association of the Americas,
the International Suzuki Association, or others? (Not required, but a good indicator.) Yes = 1 point

_____ Ask them what method they teach. They should have a pretty definitive answer to that. For instance, my answer would be, “I start all my beginners with the Suzuki Method, but I do introduce note-reading earlier than the pure Suzuki method.” 2 points for a coherent answer

_____ Ask them what bow hold they teach. (This is really mean…it will throw off all but the best.) Their choices are “Franco-Belgian,” “Russian”, “Galamian”, or they should at least be able to describe it to you. 3 points for an answer that is not a blank stare

_____ Ask them which sort of vibrato they teach. (You are looking for “arm,” “wrist,” or “combination”) If they can’t answer, then they don’t have a plan for teaching it. 2 points for a direct answer

Here are some things you should NOT base your decision on:

Personality—sure it’s fun when you LIKE your teacher, but you’re not paying them to be your best friend.

Price—obviously you have to be able to afford it, but don’t let a high price impress you, and don’t let a cheap price entice you!

Whether or not the teacher gives “extra long lessons” is not a reflection on their ability as a teacher.

“Mean” or “Nice” doesn’t mean good or bad. But a teacher shouldn’t be hurtful to your self esteem.

[ 本帖最后由 第一名 于 2011-5-1 16:44 编辑 ]

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If you have already been working with a teacher, ask them the questions from that post that you don’t already know the answers to. See what their score is, and then take the following into consideration. Again, 14 points possible. If your teacher scores a 10 or better, you’ve got a keeper!

____ Do they demonstrate what they are asking the student to do? Yes = 1 point

____ Do they explain things in a way you can understand? Yes = 1 point

____ Does your teacher keep trying to explain things until you understand, even if it takes a lot of time? Yes = 1 point

____ If you or your child still can’t do a new skill correctly on the third try, does the teacher tell you to practice it at home? Yes = MINUS 1 point If the teacher introduces a new skill at a lesson, but the student can’t get it, then the teacher needs to explain it in different ways until it makes sense. Obviously, a new skill won’t be perfect at first, but both student and teacher can tell when the student finally “grasps” something. If a teacher is giving up before this point, it’s not a good sign. (There are exceptions, of course.)

____ Is your teacher picky about playing in tune? Yes = 2 points (and more practice for you)

____ Did your teacher pay close attention to your posture, shoulder rest, and chin rest during your first few lessons? Yes = 1 point

____ Does your teacher nag you about your posture? Yes = 1 point (and 20 lashes for you)

____ Does your teacher nag you about your bow hand and left hand positioning? Yes = 1 point (and 40 lashes for you!)

____ Is your teacher consistent with follow up from the previous week’s instruction? Yes = 1 point

____ Does your teacher switch focus from week to week, working on wildly different things, even before previous assignments are completed? No = 2 points
Follow up and consistency are very important. If it was a good idea last week, then it should still be a good idea this week!

____ Is your lesson frequently interrupted by phone calls, children, or other things? No = 1 point
Many teachers teach from home, but the interruptions should be minimal. Life happens, but you know what is reasonable and what is excessive.

____ Did your teacher talk about TONE PRODUCTION or making nice sound even when you were learning your first few tunes? (stuff like bow weight, bow speed, and how close to the bridge you put the bow) Yes = 2 points

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选择其他乐器的老师也能用相似的原则

粉猪妈妈

我还以为是原创呢

daffodil

我也以为是原创呢，

胖丫丫

不同阶段需要不同的老师。 启蒙老师跟高级阶段的老师选择的很不一样。

如果选启蒙老师，选个离家近交通方便的，让小朋友不排斥的，每年有几次演出机会，能忽悠家长的就行了。 条件太多，太高，不但难找，就是找的到也不一定适合自己的小孩

旋木

我倒觉得启蒙老师非常的重要，可以让小朋友少走很多弯路

第一名

原帖由 粉猪妈妈 于 2011-5-1 17:07 发表
我还以为是原创呢

这么有用的东西，不是原创也可要加分的

粉猪妈妈

是不是好老师，估计要回头看的时候才能知道。

躁躁

同意楼上说法，小提琴启蒙老师非常重要！如果有条件应该让孩子从一开始接受最正规最严格的学习。
  我儿子的启蒙老师是一个老教授，他原来是南下组建艺术学院小担琴专业的，师从白俄。也是美国好几所音乐学院的推荐教授。当时他刚退休，他认为自己有精力带几个专业学生。那时小提琴没钢琴热门，所以同等教授水平费用并不特别高。老人家上课要求非常严格，最初就是摆火柴盒在琴弦上孩子一站几十分钟不能动，就这样站着也好多课时花了不少钱，老人家就在旁边抽烟看时间。虽然残酷，但他老人家那种不染尘世的气质让我儿子景仰极了，懵懵懂懂就这样坚持下来。可惜啊天不遂人愿，老人家才教一年多点，因为一场很精神的婚外恋中风了。临了把我孩子交给他女儿--------一个拒绝去新加坡交响乐团的小提琴和古筝高才生。本来也还行，谁知这女子天生佛缘一心向佛，在寺院认识一个甘孜的男人，两人早打坐，晚烧香，成天到处传经送佛，弄得我儿子有一天没一天的学，想想学琴的孩子真是伤不起啊。曾经狠心给他换了一个教授，就是接上面那个老人家做系主任的，可惜那个气质真不是一般的差，开口就说学琴是为了考级，就是为了读重点中学，快到考级时全部学生都来他家补课，厨房一个，卫生间一个，哪有什么艺术氛围啊。这样又折腾了好一段上初中时才联系了另一个非常好的年轻艺术学院老师，回了正轨。总之啊，我认为好的小提琴老师是不会强调考级的，他们更愿意引导学生去欣赏去领会音乐的精髓，且他们有很好的人格及艺术修养。
  从没想过让孩子走专业道路（他不是这个料），但他曾经有幸师从好老师让他受益匪浅。来澳后他唯一一次参加教会演奏，虽然这个级别他的演奏并不是最出色的，但他的荷兰老师说他台上的感觉却是最适合小提琴的。她说这样的感觉是学不来的，甚至她认为是与世俱来的。因为同样是她的学生有的演奏时非要摇摇晃晃弄得像摇滚一样。呵~~扯远了。权当闲聊吧

[ 本帖最后由 躁躁 于 2011-5-1 20:11 编辑 ]

WorkItOut

除非小孩子自己喜欢，如果不喜欢，小提琴这种东西是最没意义的，甚至还不如钢琴；不如拿这个时间让小孩出去和别的孩子混，和西人孩子一起玩，或者培养她/他的动手能力。
老外就说中国中学毕业的孩子是书呆子，再加上一大堆小提琴演奏证书的书呆子。长大了可能是猥琐男/女。

旋木

这位同学的留言很没风度

91联队帅克

原帖由 WorkItOut 于 2011-5-1 20:30 发表
除非小孩子自己喜欢，如果不喜欢，小提琴这种东西是最没意义的，甚至还不如钢琴；不如拿这个时间让小孩出去和别的孩子混，和西人孩子一起玩，或者培养她/他的动手能力。
老外就说中国中学毕业的孩子是书呆子，再加上一大堆小提琴演奏证书的书呆子。长大了可能是猥琐男/女。

嘛叫老外说啊，老外说话关咱嘛事？

big_beast

原帖由 91联队帅克 于 2011-5-1 21:45 发表

嘛叫老外说啊，老外说话关咱嘛事？

因为人家被老外说成过书呆子……且现在是WS男/女-_-b

cynthia

太好了，好好研究研究。
感觉乐器不一样，学习的东西都不一样。以前没有考虑过琴弓还很讲究。
好好学习了。

粉猪妈妈

话说回来

如果澳洲这个打分系统．．．我们家老师貌似还不及格呀

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原帖由 粉猪妈妈 于 2011-5-1 21:53 发表
话说回来

如果澳洲这个打分系统．．．我们家老师貌似还不及格呀

你们老师有哪些没对上号的？

第一名

顺便提醒一下大家，2楼的也别忘了加分哦

粉猪妈妈

原帖由 第一名 于 2011-5-1 22:09 发表

你们老师有哪些没对上号的？

一楼的．．大部分没对上号

琴店里的人给个电话，我们就去了．．

二楼的，

我们老师从不nag．．姿势靠我在家nag，　老师记性不太好，别说，上次教了点什么，他借本上，我们学到哪了都不清楚，每次都问我：which piece u up to．

他甚至有时候自己外孙叫什么都要想一想．．

有次他说：他有一个女儿是march 出生的，　然后师母就在边上说：你有两个女儿是march 出生的

[ 本帖最后由 粉猪妈妈 于 2011-5-1 22:17 编辑 ]

小熊维尼

这个帖子好，谢谢第一名

前两天才发帖求助如何给孩子找小提琴老师呢

给女儿网上找到个新老师，下周约见，要好好准备一下

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原帖由 粉猪妈妈 于 2011-5-1 22:14 发表


一楼的．．大部分没对上号

琴店里的人给个电话，我们就去了．．

二楼的，

我们老师从不nag．．姿势靠我在家nag，　老师记性不太好，别说，上次教了点什么，他借本上，我们学到哪了都不清楚，每次都问我：which piece u up to．

那是因为他年龄大了。老人和壮年人对生活的态度是不一样的

第一名

有帮助就好

xingbu

第一名老师收两人前还是一人钱？

粉猪妈妈

原帖由 第一名 于 2011-5-1 22:16 发表

那是因为他年龄大了。老人和壮年人对生活的态度是不一样的

有时候我觉得他是故意的

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原帖由 xingbu 于 2011-5-1 22:18 发表
第一名老师收两人前还是一人钱？

当然是一个人的，而且开始还不打算收，我硬给他的

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原帖由 粉猪妈妈 于 2011-5-1 22:18 发表


有时候我觉得他是故意的

怎么感觉出来的？

xingbu

原帖由 第一名 于 2011-5-1 22:20 发表

当然是一个人的，而且开始还不打算收，我硬给他的

那你是明目张胆还是偷偷摸摸的学呢？

粉猪妈妈

原帖由 第一名 于 2011-5-1 22:21 发表

怎么感觉出来的？

他想，反正进度我是不会搞错的，他就不记了

但是小朋友每次去拉，他都听得很仔细．．第一遍，他不伴奏，就让小朋友自己拉，其实是在验收我这个做妈妈回家的用的功夫

第一名

原帖由 xingbu 于 2011-5-1 22:23 发表

那你是明目张胆还是偷偷摸摸的学呢？

我当然是光明正大地学，我要是不学就。。。那老师教谁？叶多两手一背，埋头研究门把手。

第一名

原帖由 粉猪妈妈 于 2011-5-1 22:24 发表


他想，反正进度我是不会搞错的，他就不记了

但是小朋友每次去拉，他都听得很仔细．．第一遍，他不伴奏，就让小朋友自己拉，其实是在验收我这个做妈妈回家的用的功夫

那不是挺好的吗